Greeley, Colorado · Public ·City
University of Northern Colorado
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Enrollment
- 5,598 students
- Women / Men
- 66.9% / 33.1%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 85.9%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 950–1190
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 21–26
Cost
- Avg net price
- $17,760
- Sticker price
- $29,254
- Tuition (in-state)
- $12,416
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,266
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51.2%
- Retention rate
- 75.9%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $52,231
- Median debt
- $20,470 (~$222/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 26.2%
- Take federal loans
- 36.5%
All majors at University of Northern Colorado
64 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Pay $17,760/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $52,231 ten years out — about 2.9× the annual cost. Value grade: C.
- Avg net price
- $17,760/yr
- Median earnings
- $52,231/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $20,470~$222/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $71,040net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Northern Colorado's acceptance rate?
University of Northern Colorado admits 85.9% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 950–1190 range on the SAT.
How much does University of Northern Colorado cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,760. The sticker price before any aid is $29,254, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $71,040.
How much debt do University of Northern Colorado graduates have?
Graduates leave University of Northern Colorado with a median federal student loan balance of $20,470, which works out to about $222 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 36.5% of students take federal loans.
Is University of Northern Colorado worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Northern Colorado graduates earn a median of $52,231 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of Northern Colorado a value grade of C.
What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Colorado?
Admitted students score 950–1190 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado?
51.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of Northern Colorado within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 75.9%.
What are the most popular majors at University of Northern Colorado?
64 programs are listed in federal data; 57 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of Northern Colorado is Business Administration, Management and Operations (7.7%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (7.2%).
What percent of University of Northern Colorado students receive financial aid?
26.2% of University of Northern Colorado students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 36.5% take federal student loans.
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